• Welcome Trainers!

    Welcome Trainers!

    This science-based assessment will help you retain your clients, so you can help them actually achieve the goals you know they're capable of. (The full assessment takes about 7 minutes, it's worth the results!)

  • A. Motivation Spectrum

    This section focuses on your motivations for starting a fitness journey. You will answer questions about what drives you, whether it’s personal enjoyment, a sense of accomplishment, or achieving specific goals.
  • A1) I believe I will enjoy the process of exercising, regardless of the results.*
  • A2) The sense of accomplishment I expect to feel after working out motivates me to get started.*
  • A3) Knowing that others might notice my progress motivates me to start exercising.*
  • A4) One of my main reasons for working out is to achieve specific physical goals, like improving my appearance.*
  • A5) I want to start exercising because it will feel good.*
  • A6) I want to start exercising to help me reach my goals.*
  • A7) I am motivated to exercise because it aligns with my long-term commitment to maintaining my health.*

  • B. Self-Efficacy

    This section explores how confident you feel in your ability to start and maintain a fitness routine. These questions will help understand your confidence in overcoming challenges and staying consistent.
  • B1) I feel confident that I can maintain a regular exercise routine, even if my schedule becomes busy.*
  • B2) I believe I can continue working toward my fitness goals, even if I encounter setbacks.*
  • B3) I feel capable of learning how to use fitness equipment or techniques I am unfamiliar with.*
  • B4) I am confident in my ability to perform physical activities, even if they are challenging.*
  • B5) I feel confident that I can stay motivated to exercise, even when I don’t see immediate results.*
  • B6) I am confident I can maintain my exercise routine with support from my trainer or peers.*

  • C. Autonomy

    This section is about how important it is for you to have control over your fitness journey. You’ll answer questions about your preferences for decision-making and flexibility in your routine.
  • C1) How important is it to me that I have control over the decisions in my fitness routine?*
  • C2) How important is it to me that I can choose the types of exercises that I enjoy most?*
  • C3) How important is it to me that my fitness routine reflects my personal goals and values?*
  • C4) How important is it to me that I can adjust my fitness plan to suit my needs?*
  • C5) How important is it to me that the fitness goals I set are my own and not just suggestions from trainers or peers?*
  • C6) How much does having control over my fitness decisions motivate me to continue my routine?*

  • D. Goal Orientation

    This section focuses on how you approach setting and achieving fitness goals. You’ll answer questions about the importance of goals, tracking progress, and achieving personal milestones.
  • D1) How important is it to me to have specific fitness goals to work toward?*
  • D2) How important is it to focus on my own performance?*
  • D3) How important is it to me to measure my progress by how I perform compared to others?*
  • D4) How important is it to me to regularly track my progress toward my fitness goals?*
  • D5) How important is it to strive for my fitness goals, understanding that not all might be achieved?*

  • E. Coaching Style Preference

    This section helps identify the coaching style that works best for you. You’ll share your preferences for encouragement, direct feedback, or a mix of both from your trainer.
  • E1) How important is it to me that my coach provides positive feedback and encouragement during workouts?*
  • E2) How important is it to me that my coach gives direct and honest feedback about how I can improve?*
  • E3) How important is it to me that my coach uses a disciplined and structured approach to motivate me to do my best?*
  • E4) How important is it to me that my coach uses a balance of encouragement and constructive criticism to guide me?*
  • E5) How important is it to me that my coach acknowledges my effort, even if I don’t reach my goal?*

  • F. Perceived Barriers to Exercise

    This section explores any challenges you think might make it harder for you to start or stick with a fitness routine. You’ll answer questions about things like time, finances, and other obstacles.
  • F1) How much of a barrier do you believe your busy schedule will be to starting and maintaining a fitness plan?*
  • F2) How much of a barrier do you believe financial limitations will be to your fitness journey?*
  • F3) How much of a barrier do you believe specific physical limitations (e.g., joint pain, mobility issues) or health concerns will be to your ability to exercise?*
  • F4) How much of a barrier do you believe a lack of encouragement or support from others will be to sticking with a fitness routine?*
  • F5) How much of a barrier do you believe discomfort in the gym environment will be to staying consistent with exercise?*

  • G. Social Support

    This section looks at how much support you feel you need from family, friends, or communities to stay motivated in your fitness journey. You’ll answer questions about the role of social connections in your success.
  • G1) How important is encouragement from family to staying consistent with your fitness goals?*
  • G2) How important is support from friends to helping you stay motivated in your fitness routine?*
  • G3) How important is being in a positive and supportive social environment to achieving your fitness goals?*
  • G4) How important is having access to fitness communities or group classes to staying engaged with exercise?*
  • G5) How important are online platforms or virtual communities in providing social support for your fitness goals?*

  • H. Readiness to Change

    This section focuses on how ready you feel to begin making changes in your fitness routine. You’ll answer questions about your willingness and motivation to take the first steps toward your goals.
  • H1) I recognize that improving my fitness is important for my overall well-being.*
  • H2) I feel ready to take the steps needed to improve my physical fitness.*
  • H3) I have developed a plan for how regular exercise will fit into my daily routine.*
  • H4) I am ready to begin a fitness program within the next few days or weeks.*
  • H5) I have identified potential challenges to maintaining a fitness routine and feel prepared to address them.*

  • I. Fitness Identity

    This section is about how much fitness is a part of your identity. You’ll answer questions about how you see yourself in relation to health and physical activity.
  • I1) Being physically active is an important part of who I am.*
  • I2) I see myself as someone who values fitness and health.*
  • I3) I take pride in being someone who stays physically active.*
  • I4) I want my daily routine to reflect my commitment to staying fit.*
  • I5) Achieving my fitness goals is an important part of how I define success in my life.*

  • J. Emotional Regulation

    This section explores how you manage emotions when faced with challenges or setbacks. You’ll answer questions about staying positive, managing frustration, and recovering emotionally after tough experiences.
  • J1) I can manage feelings of frustration when I face challenges in tasks I’m trying to complete.*
  • J2) I can manage emotions of frustration or disappointment that arise when I start to feel tired while working on something.*
  • J3) I can maintain a positive attitude, even when progress on my goals feels slow.*
  • J4) I am able to overcome boredom or lack of interest when doing repetitive tasks.*
  • J5) I can quickly recover emotionally after facing a tough or disappointing experience.*
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